Exam quiz Communication - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

What phrase is used by a pilot to inform the tower about a go-around?

Accepted Answer

Going around

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No landing

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Pulling up

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Approach canceled

Question 2

What does a readability of 1 indicate?

Accepted Answer

The transmission is unreadable

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The transmission is perfectly readable

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The transmission is readable but with difficulty

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The transmission is readable now and then

Question 3

Given a visibility of 12 km, what is the correct way to transmit this visibility?

Accepted Answer

One-zero kilometers or more

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One-two kilometers

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Twelve kilometers

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One-zero kilometers.

Question 4

Which transponder code indicates a radio failure?

Accepted Answer

7600

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7700

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7500

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7000

Question 5

Which altitude is displayed on the altimeter when set to a specific QFE?

Accepted Answer

Altitude in relation to the air pressure at the reference airfield

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Altitude in relation to the 1013.25 hPa datum

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Altitude in relation to the highest elevation within 10 km

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Altitude in relation to mean sea level

Question 6

In what situation is it appropriate to set the transponder code 7600?

Accepted Answer

Loss of radio

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Hijacking

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Emergency

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Flight into clouds

Question 7

What is the correct way of establishing radio communication between D-EAZF and Dusseldorf Tower?

Accepted Answer

Dusseldorf Tower D-EAZF

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Dusseldorf Tower over

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DEAZF is calling Dusseldorf Tower

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Tower from D-EAZF

Question 8

What does a readability of 2 indicate?

Accepted Answer

The transmission is readable now and then

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The transmission is readable but with difficulty

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The transmission is perfectly readable

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The transmission is unreadable

Question 9

What does the abbreviation "QTE" stand for?

Accepted Answer

True bearing from the station

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Magnetic bearing to the station

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Magnetic bearing from the station

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True bearing to the station

Question 10

An altitude of 4500 ft is transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Four tousand five hundred.

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Four five tousand.

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Four tousand five zero zero.

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Four five zero zero.

Question 11

What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "no"?

Accepted Answer

Negative

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Not

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Finish

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No

Question 12

What is the call sign of the surface movement control?

Accepted Answer

Ground

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Tower

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Earth

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Control

Question 13

What is the correct way to transmit the call sign HB-YKM?

Accepted Answer

Hotel Bravo Yankee Kilo Mike

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Home Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mike

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Hotel Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mikro

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Home Bravo Yankee Kilo Mikro

Question 14

Which abbreviation is used for the term "abeam"?

Accepted Answer

ABM

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ABB

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ABA

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ABE

Question 15

A frequency of 119.500 MHz is correctly transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

One one niner decimal five

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One one niner tousand decimal five zero.

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One one niner decimal five zero.

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One one niner decimal five zero zero.

Question 16

What is the correct way of using the aircraft call sign at first contact?

Accepted Answer

Using all characters

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Using the first two characters only

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Using the last two characters only

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Using the first three characters only

Question 17

In which situations should a pilot use blind transmissions?

Accepted Answer

When no radio communication can be established with the appropriate aeronautical station, but when evidence exists that transmissions are received at that ground unit

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When a pilot has flown into cloud or fog unintentionally and therefore would like to request navigational assistance from a ground unit

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When a transmission containing important navigational or technical information is to be sent to several stations at the same time

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When the traffic situation at an airport allows the transmission of information which does not need to be acknowledged by the ground station

Question 18

Which navigation facility may be used for broadcasting the ATIS?

Accepted Answer

VOR

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GPS

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DME

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NDB

Question 19

What information is broadcasted on a VOLMET frequency?

Accepted Answer

Meteorological information

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Navigational information

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NOTAMS

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Current information

Question 20

What is the correct way to transmit the call sign OE-JVK?

Accepted Answer

Oscar Echo Juliett Victor Kilo

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Omega Echo Jankee Victor Kilo

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Oscar Echo Jankee Victor Kilogramm

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Oscar Echo Juliett Victor Kias

Question 21

A heading of 285 degrees is correctly transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Two eight five.

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Two eight five hundred.

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Two hundred eight five.

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Two hundred eighty-five.

Question 22

Which Q-code is used for the magnetic bearing from the station?

Accepted Answer

QDR

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QUJ

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QTE

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QDM

Question 23

What is the correct abbreviation of the call sign D-EAZF?

Accepted Answer

DZF

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DEA

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AZF

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DEF

Question 24

What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "yes"?

Accepted Answer

Affirm

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Roger

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Yes

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Affirmative

Question 25

What does a readability of 3 indicate?

Accepted Answer

The transmission is readable but with difficulty

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The transmission is readable now and then

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The transmission is perfectly readable

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The transmission is unreadable

Question 26

Under what conditions may class D airspace be entered with a radio failure?

Accepted Answer

Approval has been granted before

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There are other aircraft in the aerodrome circuit

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It ist the aerodrome of departure

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It is the destination aerodrome

Question 27

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Squawk 4321, Call Bremen Radar on 131.325"?

Accepted Answer

Squawk 4321, 131.325

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Roger

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Squawk 4321, wilco

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Wilco

Question 28

Urgency messages are messages...

Accepted Answer

Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight.

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Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance.

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Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities essential for the safety or regularity of aircraft operation.

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Sent by a pilot or an aircraft operating agency which have an imminent meaning for aircraft in flight

Question 29

Which of the following frequencies is designated for VHF voice communication?

Accepted Answer

120.50 MHz

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115.15 MHz

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108.80 MHz

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117.30 kHz

Question 30

Which information from a ground station does not require readback?

Accepted Answer

Traffic information

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Altimeter setting

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Taxi instructions

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Heading

Question 31

What does a cloud coverage of "FEW" mean in a METAR weather report?

Accepted Answer

1 to 2 eighths

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8 eighths

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5 to 7 eighths

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3 to 4 eighths

Question 32

What is the correct course of action when experiencing a radio failure in class D airspace?

Accepted Answer

The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR rules or the airspace has to be left by the shortest route

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The flight has to be continued above 5000 feet complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left by the shortest route

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The flight has to be continued above 5000 feet complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing

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The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing

Question 33

Which phrase is to be repeated three times before transmitting an urgency message?

Accepted Answer

Pan Pan

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Help

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Urgent

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Mayday

Question 34

Leaving a control frequency (except when reaching the final parking position)...

Accepted Answer

Must be approved.

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Is not mandatory to be reported

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Must be approved twice

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Must be reported.

Question 35

What is the correct phrase to begin a blind transmission?

Accepted Answer

Transmitting blind

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Blind

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No reception

Answer

Listen

Question 36

The directional information "12 o'clock" is correctly transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Twelve o'clock.

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One two.

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One two o'clock

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One two hundred.

Question 37

Which abbreviation is used for the term "obstacle"?

Accepted Answer

OBST

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OBTC

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OST

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OBS

Question 38

What does a cloud coverage of "BKN" mean in a METAR weather report?

Accepted Answer

5 to 7 eighths

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3 to 4 eighths

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8 eighths

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1 to 2 eighths

Question 39

In what cases is visibility transmitted in kilometers?

Accepted Answer

Greater than 5 km

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Up to 10 km

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Up to 5 km

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Greater than 10 km

Question 40

What is the correct designation of the frequency band from 118.000 to 136.975 MHz used for voice communication?

Accepted Answer

VHF

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LF

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MF

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HF

Question 41

Which of the following factors affects the reception of VHF transmissions?

Accepted Answer

Altitude

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Shoreline effect

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Twilight error

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Height of ionosphere

Question 42

What is the call sign of the flight information service?

Accepted Answer

Information

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Info

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Advice

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Flight information

Question 43

What is the call sign of the aerodrome control?

Accepted Answer

Tower

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Airfield

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Ground

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Control

Question 44

Which phrase is used by a pilot when he wants to fly through controlled airspace?

Accepted Answer

Request

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Apply

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Want

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Would like

Question 45

What is the correct term for a message used for air traffic control?

Accepted Answer

Flight safety message

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Flight regularity message

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Meteorological message

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Message related to direction finding

Question 46

In what case is visibility transmitted in meters?

Accepted Answer

Up to 5 km

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Greater than 10 km

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Greater than 5 km

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Up to 10 km

Question 47

Which information from a ground station does not require readback?

Accepted Answer

Wind

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Runway in use

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SSR-Code

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Altitude

Question 48

What kind of information should be included in an urgency message?

Accepted Answer

Nature of problem or observation, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, information about position, heading and altitude

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Nature of problem or observation, important information for support, departure aerodrome, information about position, heading and altitude

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Intended routing, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, information about position, departure aerodrome, heading and altitude

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Intended routing, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, departure aerodrome, destination aerodrome, heading and altitude

Question 49

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Next report PAH"?

Accepted Answer

Wilco

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Positive

Answer

Roger

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Report PAH

Question 50

Which abbreviation is used for the term "visual flight rules"?

Accepted Answer

VFR

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VFS

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VRU

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VMC

Question 51

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Call Hamburg Tower on 121.275"?

Accepted Answer

125.35.00

Answer

Call 121.275

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Call tower

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Call tower on 121.275

Question 52

Distress messages contain...

Accepted Answer

Information concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance.

Answer

Information concerning urgent spare parts which are required for a continuation of flight and which have to be ordered in advance.

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Information concerning the apron personell and which imply an imminent danger to landing aircraft.

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Information concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight

Question 53

Urgency messages are defined as...

Accepted Answer

Messages concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight.

Answer

Messages concerning urgent spare parts which are needed for a continuation of flight and which need to be ordered in advance

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Information concerning the apron personell and which imply an imminent danger to landing aircraft.

Answer

Messages concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance

Question 54

What is the correct way of acknowledging "You are now entering airspace Delta"?

Accepted Answer

Roger

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Entering

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Wilco

Answer

Airspace Delta

Question 55

How often shall a blind transmission be made?

Accepted Answer

One time

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Two times

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Three times

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Four times

Question 56

Which altitude is displayed on the altimeter when set to a specific QNH?

Accepted Answer

Altitude in relation to mean sea level

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Altitude in relation to the 1013.25 hPa datum

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Altitude in relation to the air pressure at the reference airfiel

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Altitude in relation to the highest elevation within 10 km

Question 57

What does the abbreviation "H24" stand for?

Accepted Answer

24 h service

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Sunrise to sunset

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No specific opening times

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Sunset to sunrise

Question 58

Which Q-code is used for the true bearing to the station?

Accepted Answer

QUJ

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QDR

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QDM

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QTE

Question 59

What does the abbreviation "HX" stand for?

Accepted Answer

No specific opening hours

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Sunrise to sunset

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Sunset to sunrise

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24 h service

Question 60

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead until 2500 feet before turning right heading 220 degrees, wind 090 degrees, 5 knots, runway 12, cleared for take-off"?

Accepted Answer

DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, runway 12, cleared for take-off

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, wilco, heading 220 degrees, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off

Question 61

Which of the following frequencies is designated for VHF voice communication?

Accepted Answer

118.75 MHz

Answer

118.75 kHz

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327.25 MHz

Answer

327.25 kHz

Question 62

What is the meaning of the phrase "Approved"?

Accepted Answer

Permission for proposed action is granted

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I have received all of your last transmission

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I understand your message and will comply with it

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An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is...

Question 63

Which phrase is to be used when a pilot wants the tower to know that he is ready for take-off?

Accepted Answer

Ready for departure

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Ready for start-up

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Request take-off

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Ready

Question 64

If there is any doubt about ambiguity, a time of 1620 is to be transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

One six two zero

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Sixteen twenty

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Two zero

Answer

One tousand six hundred two zero

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